Robert LaSalle by Katie

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Robert LaSalle by Katie
Cavelier de la salle.jpg
Cavelier de la salle.jpg


  • French Explorer
  • Explored the Mississippi River
  • Claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley for France
  • Claimed that river for France
  • Named territory Louisianna for King Louis the XlV (king of France at the time)
  • French claimed all of the land west of the Mississippi River

Extra Facts

  • 1643 - 1687
  • In Winter of 1682, his goal was to sail/travel all of the way out of the mouth of the Mississippi River